Gray skies got you down?

Put more color in your life with a trip to the library. When rain clouds and raindrops make the days feel boring or gray, I start dreaming of colorful illustrations and picture books. My favorite line from Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat says it best, “I know it is…

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Love the Lego Challenge? Take it Home!

Got a little Lego fan with free time to spare over winter break? Try bringing the Lego Challenge home with you for the holidays! Every month, each library branch hosts a program where children K-5 can build a creation based on our challenge, or their own imaginations. From elaborate castles complete with…

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Los niños y la tecnología / Children and Technology

Los niños y la tecnología En la actualidad, la tecnología está incorporada en casi todas las actividades de la vida cotidiana ya que es usada para facilitar el trabajo diario de las personas en las diferentes áreas. La capacidad de usar una computadora y eventualmente navegar por internet les permite…

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STEAM On: Bring Lit Fest Home!

                                Thousands came out last weekend to join in the STEAM-themed fun of the annual literacy festival at the Newhall Library. With five hubs spotlighting different STEAM components (the acronym stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), families had a chance to…

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